FirstVDS vs VDSina: two approaches to cheap VPS
Both providers fight for the same audience — people who need an affordable Russian VPS without paying a brand premium. But they do it differently. FirstVDS leans on established infrastructure and a free control panel, while VDSina bets on a flexible constructor and minimal price. Let’s put it in a table for clarity.
Summary table
| Parameter | FirstVDS | VDSina |
|---|---|---|
| Virtualization | KVM | KVM |
| Starting price | ~300 ₽/mo | ~50–80 ₽/mo |
| CPUs | Intel Xeon Gold | Xeon / AMD EPYC (on pricier plans) |
| Drives | NVMe | NVMe |
| Locations | Moscow, Russian regions, Minsk | Russia + Europe + USA |
| Panel | ISPmanager (free) | Own panel |
| Support | 24/7 tickets + phone | Tickets, self-service |
| Traffic | Unmetered (speed-limited) | Unmetered at reasonable speed |
| Affiliate | Yes | Yes |
Breaking down the key rows
Price. VDSina wins by a wide margin at the start — minimal configurations cost pennies. FirstVDS is pricier, but its entry plan bundles more resources.
Hardware. A tie: both use KVM and NVMe. FirstVDS bets on predictable Intel Xeon Gold, VDSina offers AMD EPYC on higher plans.
Locations. VDSina is more flexible — overseas sites give you a European/American IP. FirstVDS is stronger inside Russia: data centers in several regions deliver minimal ping nationwide.
Panel. FirstVDS includes ISPmanager for free — a full hosting panel for those who don’t like the console. VDSina has its own minimalist panel aimed at self-admins.
When to pick what
- FirstVDS — if your audience is in Russia, you need low regional ping, and you want a ready panel for one-click site management.
- VDSina — if you want maximum resources per ruble, foreign locations, and you’re fine managing the server yourself.
Conclusion: for a beginner with sites in the Russian segment, FirstVDS is easier; for a technically savvy user counting every kopeck, VDSina wins.